Recommendations

In order for your application to the Keck Consortium REU Program to be considered complete, a Recommendation must also be submitted on your behalf before the deadline (15 February). Below are some suggestions for how to Choose a Recommender, and Steps in Requesting a Recommendation

How to Choose a Recommender (who will add value to your application)

they should be familiar with your academic work and interests (e.g., faculty member, laboratory instructor, academic advisor)

they should be familiar with your abilities to work with others and in groups (e.g., observed you working on group projects)

ideally they should have a sense for your ability to successfully complete a research project (e.g., observed you solving problems, conducting experiments, or engaging in classroom-based research)

the recommender and mentor/advisor can be the same individual, but this is not required

Steps in Requesting a Recommendation (to ensure a timely submission)

identify a recommender well in advance of the deadline (at least several weeks),